Football Fitness Foundations: U18 Performance Basics
Course Description
Take your training to the next level with this comprehensive, accredited online course designed to give football players, coaches, and fitness enthusiasts the knowledge to train smarter and more effectively.This course demystifies the concept of heart-rate-based fitness zones and shows you how to apply them to design highly targeted, evidence-based training plans. Learn how to balance cardio and resistance work, optimize nutrition and recovery, and measure your progress scientifically—just like the pros.Delivered 100% online and self-paced, you can study anywhere, anytime, and gain a professional certificate on completion. Whether you’re building endurance, shedding weight, or enhancing explosive power, you’ll finish this course equipped with the tools and insights to reach your full potential on the pitch.
What You Will Learn?
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
Understand the five key fitness zones and how they relate to heart rate and energy useDistinguish between aerobic (cardio) and anaerobic (resistance) training, and know when to use eachMonitor and interpret your heart rate to adjust training intensity effectivelyBuild tailored training plans to improve endurance, strength, speed, and fat lossApply real-world scenarios to choose the right zone for your specific goalsIncorporate nutrition strategies that support energy use and recoveryDesign a balanced approach to training, nutrition, and rest to sustain long-term performanceUse simple, accessible tracking tools and methods to measure your progress
Who Is It For?
This course is ideal for:
Football players of all levels who want to train more scientifically and improve their on-pitch performance
Coaches and trainers looking to design better fitness programs for their teams or clients
Fitness professionals interested in applying heart-rate zone training to sport-specific conditioning
Anyone returning from injury or time away who wants a structured plan to regain fitness
Parents or youth coaches who want to help young players build safe, effective fitness habits
Players aiming to build endurance for 90-minute matches, increase speed and power, or optimize body composition
